Episode 2: The Stewart Levine Conversation

Stewart Levine is many things. Record Producer,Musician,Raconteur and Expert Cappuccino Brewer are but a few of these things. Mowo! after much wrangling and convincing got Mr. Levine (a.k.a “The President”) to sit down and talk about his experiences in music and life in general. For those who have ever wondered what it was like to tour in a big band this is the conversation for you! I hope you like Seconals ,Vodka and Pernod. Truly one of the most enjoyable conversations Mowo! has had in years. Also if you happen to meet Mr. Levine ask him who his favorite contemporary jazz musicians are and you’ll get a great response. For those interested in Stewart Levine’s credits as a producer: Hugh Masekela,The Crusaders,Simply Red, Jamie Cullum,Joe Cocker,Sly Stone, Van Morrison, and Bobby Womack are on the list.

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BEST ENTERTAINMENT IN TOWN.
I WAS MESMERIZED!
LAUGHING ALL THE WAY…
STEWART IS CLASSIC…
AND THAT”S NOT 1/2 THE STORY…
AWAITING VOL.II…
MUSIC HISTORY…
NO BETTER STORYTELLER …
THIS IS THE REAL SHIT!
YES….sos

Interesting how many records of his I heard without knowing it. Marshall Tucker and Sea Level were big in my Southern Illinois hometown in the 70’s. And that Womack and Womack was a killer “underground” record as well. ( original version of Love TKO, big hit for Teddy Pendergrass )